#US and 12 countries join new Indo-Pacific trade pact

#US and 12 countries join new Indo-Pacific trade pact

“US and 12 countries join new Indo-Pacific trade pact” TOKYO — President Joe Biden announced 12 countries have joined a new trade pact that the White House says will help the United States work more closely with Asian economies on issues including supply chains, digital trade, clean energy and anticorruption efforts. The signatories joining the…

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# Indian government’s ‘blockchain not crypto’ stance highlights lack of understanding

# Indian government’s ‘blockchain not crypto’ stance highlights lack of understanding

” Indian government’s ‘blockchain not crypto’ stance highlights lack of understanding “ Indian crypto businesses are struggling with the new tax policies as trading volumes have dried up and many established crypto firms are looking to relocate to more crypto-friendly jurisdictions. While many developed countries and even several of its Asian counterparts are actively studying…

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#China conducts military drills near Taiwan involving air forces

#China conducts military drills near Taiwan involving air forces

“China conducts military drills near Taiwan involving air forces” ​China conducted a new round of military exercises near Taiwan​ over the weekend, forcing Taipei to scramble planes at one point to respond to an intrusion into its air defense zone, according to a report Monday.  Beijing’s People’s Liberation Army Eastern Theater Command said in a…

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# HSBC debuts metaverse investment fund in Asia: Report

# HSBC debuts metaverse investment fund in Asia: Report

” HSBC debuts metaverse investment fund in Asia: Report “ Global banking giant HSBC Holdings has rolled out its metaverse investment product for wealthy clients in Singapore and Hong Kong, according to multiple media reports. Called the Metaverse Discretionary Strategy portfolio, the new product is managed by HSBC’s asset management arm, HSBC Asset Management. The…

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